Vishwakarma Puja 2024: Vishwakarma Puja is among the most important festivals for Hindus and this auspicious day is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma who is the divine architect.
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Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on September 17 this year and holds huge cultural and social significance. This day signifies the importance of craftsmen, artists, and factory workers who worship Lord Vishwakarma to seek his blessing for inspiration, skill, and good fortune.
Lord Vishwakarma’s mother is Yogasiddha or Angirasi and his father is Prabhasa Vasu. Lord Vishwakarma is known as the god of creation, craftsmanship, and architecture.
Vishwakarma Puja is also known as Biswakarma Puja and marks the birthday of God Vishwakarma, it is celebrated on a large scale across India.
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Vishwakarma Puja Date
As per the Hindu calendar, the Vishwakarma Puja falls on September 17 this year and the Vishwakarma Puja Sankranti Moment begins on September 16 at 07:53 PM. Vishwakarma Puja is always observed on the last day of the Bhadrapada month.
Vishwakarma Puja History
According to the legends and Indian writings and scriptures, Lord Vishwakarma is believed to be the creator of the universe. It is said that he built several weapons for the gods, such as Lord Shiva’s Trishul, Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshana Chakra, Lanka King Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimana, and Indra’s Vajra.
He also built Dwarka, Lord Krishna’s realm, and the Maya Sabha for the Pandavas and also built many palaces for the gods of all four yugas.
However, this day symbolizes artists, craftsmen, and workers who want to honor and worship Lord Vishwakarma. They also seek blessings from the Lord for wealth, success, and skill.
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Vishwakarma Puja Significance
Lord Vishwakarma is known as a very skilled craftsman who built several buildings and weapons for several Lords. He is also known as the “divine architect and engineer of the gods.”
This day is important to the artists, craftsmen, and workers, to honor them for their skills and talent. They also worship Lord Vishwakarma as the creator of the world and seek the lord’s blessings for success.
People who believe that all work, no matter how small, gives value to the world celebrate Vishwakarma Jayanti.
Vishwakarma Puja Rituals: How to Celebrate?
- For the Vishwakarma Puja preparations, devotee’s workplaces should remain cleaned and decorated.
- On the day of Vishwakarma Puja, devotees place the idol of Lord Vishwakarma in the offices or workplaces. Then, they pray and sing hymns to Vishwakarma idols to seek the lord’s blessings for health and success.
- Devotees along with prayers also offer fruits, flowers, and several tools, and machinery to Lord Vishwakarma to honor him and show gratitude for divine blessing.
- On this day, several events and processions take place to honor and celebrate the birthday of Lord Vishwakarma.
- Devotees also eat and make several dishes and sweets at home and eat them together with family, friends, and coworkers.
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